HeyRuaHow to say “jet” in Irish
- Irish:
- scairdeitleán
- English:
- jet
- Word type:
- noun
- Gender:
- masculine, first declension
- Pronunciation:
- “SKARJ-et-lawn” /ˈskaɾʲdʲɛtʲlʲɑːn/
- Plural:
- scairdeitleáin (jets)
- Genitive singular:
- scairdeitleáin, an scairdeitleáin (e.g. inneall an scairdeitleáin, the engine of the jet)
- Genitive plural:
- scairdeitleán, na scairdeitleán (e.g. torann na scairdeitleán, the noise of the jets)
What does “scairdeitleán” mean?
- jet
- An aeroplane driven by jet engines.Also: jet plane, jet aircraft, jetliner.
Other Irish words for jet: scaird (squirt)
“Scairdeitleán” with the article
The plural of jet in Irish is scairdeitleáin. Here is scairdeitleán after the article (an t-alt), in the singular and the plural.
“Scairdeitleán” in a sentence: Irish examples
Common Irish sentences using scairdeitleán, the Irish word for jet.
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Jet in Irish: frequently asked questions
What is the Irish for jet?
The Irish for jet is scairdeitleán (pronounced “SKARJ-et-lawn”). It’s a masculine noun and the plural is scairdeitleáin.
How do you pronounce scairdeitleán in Irish?
Scairdeitleán is said like “SKARJ-et-lawn” (IPA /ˈskaɾʲdʲɛtʲlʲɑːn/).
What is the plural of jet in Irish?
The plural of scairdeitleán is scairdeitleáin; with the article, na scairdeitleáin means “the jets”. The genitive plural is scairdeitleán, as in torann na scairdeitleán (the noise of the jets).
What is the difference between 'scairdeitleán' and 'eitleán'?
'Eitleán' is any aeroplane, while 'scairdeitleán' (from 'scaird', jet) is specifically a jet plane.
